Canada flaunted its depth as it dominated the Luka Doncic-led Slovenia, 100-89 in their quarterfinal duel en route to booking a semifinal seat in the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Wednesday, September 6 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and RJ Barrett formed a deadly 1-2 scoring punch as the dynamic duo helped Canada control the match for good behind its 30-21 third-quarter advantage.

The Canadians, who led by as many as 17 points, proved too much to handle for the Slovenians, who lost Doncic midway in the fourth period after picking up his second technical foul.
The loss spoiled Doncic's FIBA World Cup debut in Manila. Slovenia suffered a 100-71 defeat at the hands of Germany at the close of the second round action last Sunday in Okinawa, Japan.
Canada's flamboyant defender Dillon Brooks harassed Doncic all game long, ensuring that the Dallas Mavericks star and World Cup scoring leader bleed for every basket.
The ploy worked well for Canada as Doncic shot just 4-of-14 from the two-point arc, though the young NBA star still went on to lead Slovenia in scoring with 26 points.
Brooks, for his part, delivered 14 points, while knocking down three triples in over 28 minutes of action.
The win set Canada up for a knockout semifinal match against tournament favorite Serbia on Friday.
Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder star, led Canada with 31 points and 10 rebounds, while Barrett of the New York Knicks added 24 and nine boards.
Nickeil Alexander Walker came off the bench to add 14 for Canada.
Meanwhile, Klemen Prepelic supported Doncic in scoring with 22 while Zoran Dragic had 10 for Slovenia, which placed seventh during the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain.